YouView

  • BT and TalkTalk launch YouView information pages

    BT and TalkTalk launch YouView information pages

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    Broadband providers BT and TalkTalk have launched ‘coming soon’ pages for their YouView based offerings. Developed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, YouView uses broadband to deliver on demand and catch-up content in addition to free broadcast channels. The service was launched on Wednesday by Chairman Lord Sugar and retail boxes are expected in…

  • YouView will be in shops this month

    YouView will be in shops this month

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    YouView set top boxes will be in stores by the end of July, Chairman Lord Alan Sugar announced today. Developed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, YouView uses broadband to deliver on demand and catch-up content in addition to free broadcast channels. The service is already being trialled in over 2,000 homes. Sky will…

  • YouView ‘to launch next week’

    YouView ‘to launch next week’

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    YouView, Britain’s newest digital TV service, will finally launch next week. Developed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, YouView will use broadband to deliver on demand content in addition to the broadcast (linear) Freeview channels. Content providers such as Netflix and Sky’s NOW TV will be able to offer their services to users on…

  • YouView selects trialists ahead of public launch

    YouView selects trialists ahead of public launch

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    TV service YouView has begun contacting successful trialist applicants as it finally gears up for public launch. Developed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, YouView will use broadband to deliver on demand content in addition to the broadcast (linear) Freeview channels. Content providers such as Netflix and Sky’s NOW TV will be able to…

  • Mark Thompson: YouView box makers have orders for “thousands” of units

    Mark Thompson: YouView box makers have orders for “thousands” of units

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    BBC Director-General Mark Thompson has predicted that YouView will be a huge success when it launches this year. Developed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, YouView will offer broadband delivered on demand content in addition to the broadcast (linear) Freeview channels. Content providers such as Netflix and Sky’s NOW TV will be able to…

  • YouView publishes final content search and UI plans

    YouView publishes final content search and UI plans

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    YouView, the much delayed TV service backed by the BBC, ITV TalkTalk and BT, has published the final version of its user interface and search policy. The service operates similar to BT’s existing BT Vision product which it is expected to replace, offering broadband delivered on demand content in addition to the broadcast (linear) Freeview…